Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown was an American professional football player, civil rights activist, and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 to 1965. Widely considered one of the greatest running backs of all time, as well as one of the greatest players in NFL history, Brown was selected to a Pro Bowl and All-Pro team every season he was in the league, and was recognized as the AP NFL Most Valuable Player three times.
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- Born in
- St. Simons
- Educated at
- Syracuse UniversityManhasset Secondary School
- Awards
- 🏆 Pro Football Hall of Fame🏆 USILA First Team All-American
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1936
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